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Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz vs Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz vs Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz

The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.
×Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz×Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz×Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988BrPGA988BPGA988
CPU ClassLaptopLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.5 GHz3.0 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.1 GHzUp to 3.7 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 4MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP35W35W35W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$6.39$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2012Q1 2013Q1 2012
# of Samples81746581338
CPU Value47.523.46.4
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1534(-14.5%)1793(0.0%)1279(-28.7%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2471(-17.3%)2990(0.0%)1690(-43.5%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 28th of March 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz
2,471
Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
2,990
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
1,690
CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 28th of March 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz
47.5
Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
23.4
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
6.4
CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 28th of March 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz
1,534
Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
1,793
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
1,279

Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHzIntel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHzIntel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
Max TDP35W35W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANANA
Running cost per dayNANANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANANA
Running cost per yearNANANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.